The Life of Dr. Kenneth D. Kaunda. In brief. Born April 28th. 1924. Youngest of 8 Children. His wife was First Lady Madam Betty Kaunda. Kaunda married in 1946, wife died on 19th September 2012 aged 84. She died while visited one of their daughters in Harare. He had 8 Children, He is survived by 30 Grand Children and Eleven Great Grand Children. Various Presidents in Southern Africa have declared 3, 7 and 10 days of National Mourning. Botswana President Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe, declared 7 days of National Morning. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, declared 7 days of National Morning for the late President Kaunda. President Emmersen Muangagwa of Zimbabwe 馃嚳馃嚰 declared Three days of National Mourning following the Death of Dr. Kaunda.. Tanzania. 馃嚬馃嚳 President declared 7 days of National Mourning in honour of Dr. Kenneth Kaunda. Malawi, President Chakwera 馃嚥馃嚰 declared 7 days of mourning. President Massi of Botswana, 馃嚙馃嚰 declared 7 days of mourning. South African President Ramaphosa declared 10 days of National Mourning. Awards: 1. Grand Cross Of The Order of Prince Henry ( Portugal 馃嚨馃嚬) 28th, May 1975. 2. Supreme Companion of O. R. Tambo (South Africa ) 10th December 2002. 3. Commander Of The Most Courteous Order of Lesotho (Lesotho) 4th, Oct. 2007. a. In 21st May, 1963 he received an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws from Fardhan University.